March 14, 2012: First Generic Lexapro Approved
To treat depression and general anxiety disorder

February 29, 2012: Job Loss Fears Sow Unhappiness in Work, Family Life
Blue-collar workers take unemployment worries the hardest, research finds

February 24, 2012: Phobia Makes Spiders Appear Larger Than They Are: Study
Warped perception of size of feared objects may foster avoidance

February 14, 2012: Health Tip: Is Your Child Anxious?
Here are possible warning signs

December 12, 2011: Snakes Make Your Skin Crawl? Study Suggests Why
Frequent python attacks on preliterate tribe explain longstanding fear of snakes

October 07, 2011: Health Tip: Managing an Anxiety Disorder
Suggestions for getting needed help

August 29, 2011: For Kids, Natural Disasters Can Whip Up Worries
Experts offer ways to help children cope with news of hurricanes and earthquakes

August 09, 2011: Survivors of Brain Hemorrhage May Experience PTSD
One-third who survive bleeding in brain event may benefit from treatment for traumatic stress

July 11, 2011: Health Tip: Dealing With Social Phobia
It's an irrational fear of friendly gatherings

July 07, 2011: Health Tip: Fears and Phobias
Putting your heart at risk

May 13, 2011: Health Tip: Dealing With Anxiety
Suggestions for how to cope

March 28, 2011: Stress Hormone Might Help Overcome Fear of Heights
Cortisol plus traditional exposure therapy reduced fear response in study

January 26, 2011: Fear of Scary Things May Be Learned
Experiments reveal that kids pick up fears quickly and early

December 22, 2010: Health Tip: Do You Have a Phobia?
Here's how to tell

December 16, 2010: Brain Anomaly Leaves Woman Without Fear
Study findings may hold clues to PTSD treatment, researchers say

November 09, 2010: Scientists Use Tarantulas to Explore Human Fear
MRIs showed that videos of the spiders activated many different parts of the brain

July 29, 2010: Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety
Help ease your youngster's fear

July 23, 2010: Health Tip: Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder
Here are some common symptoms

February 10, 2010: Scientists Pinpoint Area of Brain That Fears Losing Money
Those with damaged amygdala had no aversions to risky gambles, study found

December 09, 2009: Memories That Make Your Heart Race Can Be Defanged
Discovery may help people with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder

November 29, 2009: When Accusations Start to Fly, They Multiply
Witnessing someone get blamed for something leads to more self-defensive finger pointing, study finds

November 17, 2009: 'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals
20-year study finds adults with records were more likely as tots to not be afraid

May 29, 2009: Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability
Even questioning security poses risks for older, poorer people, study finds

May 15, 2009: Fear Response May Stem From Protein in Brain
Discovery in mice could someday help control anxiety, experts say

May 01, 2009: Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms
Team suggests screening spares patients lifetime of problems

April 10, 2009: Study Challenges Link Between Panic Attacks, PTSD
Findings suggest many factors contribute to stress disorder, not just fear during trauma

April 02, 2009: Asperger Syndrome Tied to Low Cortisol Levels
Finding could steer caregivers away from situations that would add to anxiety

March 22, 2009: What to Expect From a Colonoscopy
While many patients are nervous, doctors say it isn't as scary as some believe

March 11, 2009: Fear of Pain Drives Requests for Assisted Death
Symptom control is key, study says, as Washington becomes 2nd state to legalize procedure

March 10, 2009: Health Tip: Help Keep Anxiety Under Control
Suggestions to calm your fears

March 04, 2009: Gene Variant Tied to Cocaine-Induced Paranoia
Finding may shed light on physiology of phobias in general, study suggests

March 01, 2009: Across All Cultures, Dreams Affect Behavior
They may rarely predict future events, but most people believe they are meaningful

February 16, 2009: Beta Blocker Blocks Feelings of Bad Memories
Propranolol erases physiological effects of trauma, study finds

January 23, 2009: Health Tip: Triggers for PTSD
Events that increase a person's risk

January 19, 2009: Optimal Treatment Boosts Blacks' Lung Cancer Survival
Patients who received recommended care did better, regardless of race, study found

January 14, 2009: Serotonin Transporter Gene Tied to Social Anxiety
Finding in monkeys could yield model for studying autism, schizophrenia, team says

December 08, 2008: Health Tip: Easing Fear in Children
Fear is normal, but in moderation

October 13, 2008: Why Some Kids Are Bullied From the Start
Study finds early aggression, harsh parenting, economic status combine to make a victim

September 28, 2008: Older Problem Gamblers Face Increased Suicide Risk
Over-55 bettors more likely to ask casinos to bar them, fearing self harm if they can't stop

September 09, 2008: Job Loss Has Long-Term Impact on Social Lives
Those displaced more likely to withdraw from clubs, but older workers fare better, study finds

September 08, 2008: Walking Styles a Quick Cue to Gender
Looking at joint movements alone, people could spot males vs. females, study found

August 28, 2008: 13% of Seniors Report Being Mistreated
Abuse is verbal, financial and physical, especially for the impaired, study says

August 25, 2008: Health Tip: When Your Child Worries
Help ease the child's fears

August 21, 2008: Measles Cases Highest Since 1996
Parents' philosophical, religious fear of vaccination leading to increase, CDC report says

August 18, 2008: Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
Most would pay hundreds of dollars to get rid of the problem

August 15, 2008: Older Adults Reluctant to Question Surgical Treatment
They only raised about half their concerns, so doctors should listen carefully, study says

August 11, 2008: Gene Variant May Predispose Some to Anxiety
Shown unpleasant pictures, they had exaggerated 'startle' response that was hard to turn off

July 30, 2008: Brain Mechanism Can Turn Off Trauma of Bad Memories
Molecules that eliminate fear factor could lead to new panic disorder drugs

July 03, 2008: Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics
Treating psychosis alone may not end risk; older drugs as good as newer ones, study finds

June 13, 2008: Health Tip: Symptoms of a Social Phobia
An intense fear of social situations